volume 3, issue 10 february 19, 2008 - clark

Volume 3, Issue 10 February 19, 2008

2Clark 24/7 February 19, 2008

A name change and a new reporting structure are among the changes that will help the college better serve the regional business community.

To stay competitive, business leaders know that they have to streamline systems, eliminate duplication and make the best possible use of their resources. To better support workforce education in Southwest Washington, Clark College is doing just that.

The changes began during the summer of 2007 when the college’s Workforce Development unit became part of the college’s office of Instruction. Following recommendations from a college taskforce, new changes have been announced.

The name of the unit is being changed from “Workforce Development” to “Workforce Education.” Clark College President Robert K. Knight said, “We think that workforce education better defines our role in helping workers learn the skills they need to get and keep jobs and advance in their careers.”

In addition, the college is restructuring three positions in the Office of Instruction and the former Workforce Development Unit. The new positions are:

Clark College steps up to support workforce education

u Dean of Instructional Planning and Operations – Responsible for oversight of program quality, budget and operational planning, and other initiatives as assigned. Responsibilities include providing leadership for advisory committees, faculty vocational certification, and the college’s instructional plan. Dr. Sylvia Thornburg is currently serving in this role in an interim capacity.

u Director of Instructional Programming and Innovation – Responsible for oversight of instructional facilities/operations, innovation, and student success. Responsibilities include serving as primary contact for programs at Clark College at WSU Vancouver, Clark College at Town Plaza, Clark College at Columbia Tech Center (now under construction), Larch Corrections Center and other satellite sites, as well as partnering with high schools and four-year institutions and developing and implementing new and innovative programs. George Reese is serving in this role.

u Director of Workforce Education and Economic Development – Responsible for oversight of grants and allocations, relationships and partnerships, marketing and promotion, and student success and accountability. Responsibilities include management of Perkins, WorkFirst, Worker Retraining, and Opportunity grants. Joe Renouard is currently serving in this role in an interim capacity.

The college is conducting nationwide searches for the Dean of Instructional Planning and Operations and Director of Workforce Education and Economic Development positions.

Knight noted, “I firmly believe that these changes will help us better utilize our resources and, most of all, better serve the needs of our students and the community.” n


Clark College and Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council partner to support employer-based training

Clark College and the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) have teamed up to increase the region’s total training capacity by helping SW Washington companies improve the delivery of their own in-house training.

The SWWDC has contracted with Clark College’s Corporate Education unit to provide customized “train-the-trainer” training focused on teaching adult learning principles and training delivery skills. Approximately 60 workers will be recruited from SW Washington businesses to participate in the training. The idea is to bolster the training delivery skills of local companies’ employees and subject matter experts, all of whom have significant knowledge to impart but many of whom do not have formal instructional expertise.

“This project leverages and builds upon the enormous amount of training that goes on within companies and helps to ensure that it is delivered in a manner that increases learning and maximizes companies’ investments in employee training,” said Lisa Nisenfeld, SWWDC Executive Director. The idea came from SWWDC board member Bob Lewis, CEO of Columbia Vista Corporation.

In addition to providing face-to-face training, the project will also include the development of an eLearning curriculum that can be used by the Vancouver and Kelso WorkSource offices to enhance communication and presentation skills of their job seekers thereby increasing their competitiveness as job candidates.

According to Todd Oldham, Clark College’s Executive Director of Corporate and Continuing Education, “This opportunity expands the use of public dollars twofold by creating and delivering curriculum to two different audiences.” Oldham also noted, “We are addressing traditional training needs in the present but also creating an eLearning curriculum that will be available long after the project is completed.”

Funds for the project come from the SWWDC’s Workforce Investment Act (WIA) allocation for incumbent worker training. n


Fall 2007 classified staff recognition award presented

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On Friday, Feb. 15, members of the Penguin Nation filled the Penguin Student Lounge to honor the nominees and recipient of the fall 2007 Quarterly Classified Award.

President Bob Knight and Foundation President Lisa Gibert presented the award to Paul Caggianese from Clark’s early childhood education lab school. Paul is an ECE specialist in charge of a classroom of three- to five-year-olds. He is described as being passionate about teaching young children and working with their families and providing meaningful experiences first-hand by taking the children to visit the art gallery, the engineering department, culinary arts and the fitness lab.

Paul’s dedication to children shows in how he creates curriculum, arranges his environment, and supplies his class with materials relevant to the children’s development and growth. He has volunteered in the Born Learning Fair held at Esther Short Park; formed a “dad’s group” to support fathers; collaborated on the “Bridge Project,” an art exploration project designed to form a bridge between hearing and hearing-impaired children at a local elementary school and the School for the Deaf; and presenting strategies for involving parents in curriculum and the classroom.

Paul’s contributions to supporting children were recognized in the four nominations he received, bearing witness to the notion that he supports student success even at the early age of three.

Nominees for the fall 2007 Quarterly Classified Award represented a cross-section of the college. From left: Heather King, Instruction; Paul Caggianese, Child & Family Services; President Bob Knight; Eduardo (“Eddie”) Suzara, Culinary; Foundation President Lisa Gibert; Sally Demos, Library; Judy Jendro, Payroll; Lila Olson, Cashier’s Office; Mirranda Saari, Assessment Center; Saundra Solis, Running Start; JoAnn Ames, Corporate & Continuing Education. Not pictured: Irene Benack, Cashier’s Office; Paula Cole, Behavioral & Social Sciences; Glenn Lakin, Culinary Arts; and Mike Mabry, Computing Services.


Clark College President Bob Knight (left) and Clark College Foundation President Lisa Gibert (right) presented the fall 2007 Quarterly Classified Award to Paul Caggianese (center), early childhood education specialist.

• JoAnnAmes

• IreneBenack

• PaulCaggianese

• PaulaCole

• SallyDemos

• JudyJendro

• HeatherKing

Barbara Kerr presented each nominee, to the applause of those in attendance, before the award was given.

The Quarterly Classified Award, established in 2005, recognizes classified staff who have demonstrated exemplary work performance, outstanding customer service, a positive and cooperative spirit, and/or special achievements or contributions to the college community. Through the support of the college and the Clark College Foundation, the recipient receives a $400 cash award. n

• GlennLakin

• MikeMabry

• LilaOlson

• MirrandaSaari

• SaundraSolis

• EduardoSuzara

Fall 2007 classified staff recognition award presented

Thirteen individuals representing departments from across the college were nominated for the fall award. They are:


Faculty n

otesClark College faculty members’ pursuits in their academic fields extend beyond the classroom walls. Here are just a few of the many contributions made by instructors at the college.

During 2007, Music Professor Don Appert was a guest conductor for the Ashiya Chamber Orchestra in Kobe, Japan, the Oradea State Philharmonic in Romania, and the El Salvador State Symphony in San Salvador. His latest composition, “Nara Variations,” had its world premiere on Dec. 28 by the Ashiya Chamber Orchestra, for which it was commissioned.

Larry Blakely, adjunct English faculty member, had his essay entitled “A Dispatch from Tuscon,” published in the Bison Books anthology “Scoring from Second: Writers on Baseball.”

Economics Professor and Division Chair Jim Craven has been accepted into Marquis’ “Who’s Who in The World”; “Who’s Who in America”; “Who’s Who in the West”; “Who’s Who in Science and Engineering”; “Who’s Who in Finance and Industry”; and “Who’s Who in American Education” publications.

Christina Kopinski, professor of journalism, has been accepted into the Montclair “Who’s Who in Collegiate Faculty” for 2008-2009.

James Manuel, music instructor, was featured on the Oregon Public Broadcasting program “Oregon Art Beat” as part of the group Portland Guitar Duo.

Educational curricula written by Ann Virtu Snyder was recognized by the American Association for State and Local History and awarded their 2007 Leadership in History award. Consisting of four programs for grades one through eight, the curricula is used in a school program provided at Champoeg State Heritage Area, an Oregon state park.

Diane Tehrani, instructor in Clark’s English as a second language (ESL) program, recently had two works published – one on Iranian contributions in poetry, another a review of educational techniques to increase oral fluency in non-native speakers of English. In addition, Tehrani and fellow ESL instructor Karen Swallow presented “Fostering Cultural Identity Creation for New Americans” at the annual conference of Oregon Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. n


Clark’s Club for Social Action brings poverty awareness to forefront

The Club for Social Action handed out vegan, organic and fair trade foods for attendees to sample and hosted a table where attendees could volunteer to assemble one of 30 hygiene kits. The club will distribute the hygiene kits to the homeless on March 8 during their volunteer time with the Winter Hospitality Overflow men’s homeless shelter at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Students and staff that attended the event received information about the ONE Campaign, Oxfam and Heifer International and how they can help globally, as well as ways that they can volunteer locally through Habitat for Humanity and the Council for the Homeless. Documentaries addressing poverty, hunger and homelessness in the United States were also played during the event.

The worldwide ONE Campaign co-sponsored the event in an effort to get their name out to the college community. ONE Campaign campus leader and Club for Social Action member Melissa Boles worked collaboratively with other

members of the club to put together a great event. The Club for Social Action is looking forward to hosting more events in the future. Special thanks go to Oxfam, Habitat for Humanity and the Council for the Homeless for helping to make this event a success.

If you are interested in more information about Clark’s Club for Social Action, or to sign up to volunteer at the homeless shelter on March 8, contact club advisor Jody Shulnak at [email protected] or 992-2447. For more information about the ONE Campaign, go to www.one.org or contact the college leader at [email protected]

Club for Social Action member Rachael Davies (right) explains the connection between eating local, organic and fair trade products with poverty in the U.S.

I-BEST Program Manager Katy Washburne assembles a hygiene kit during Poverty Awareness Day.

On Wednesday, Feb. 6, Clark College’s Club for Social Action teamed up with the ONE campaign to sponsor Poverty Awareness Day – an event focused on raising awareness about poverty locally and globally.


Clark’s German Klub “rakes” in the service hours

OnSunday,Jan.27,membersofClarkCollege’sGermanKlubmetattheVietnamWarMemoriallocatedonthegroundsoftheVancouverDivisionofthePortlandVeteransAffairsMedicalCenter.

About 50 Clark students joined their advisor, Dr. Julian Nelson, German professor and director of the German Studies in Berlin program, in cleaning up the grounds of the garden. Tasks included raking, sweeping, pulling weeds and pruning shrubs within the garden. During this single event, German Klub members maximized their 100 volunteer hours for winter quarter.

“I helped with general maintenance including raking, weeding and cleaning up walk ways,” said Omar Castro, an active German Klub member. “I volunteered because I think that giving your time and volunteering is something that should be done by everyone because it benefits a lot of people, and I feel that I was just doing my part for the betterment of our community.”

The Vietnam War Memorial was made possible by two German immigrants, Gustave and Lore Baak, a German couple who immigrated to the United States in 1924. Lore Baak visited the National Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., and for her the experience was

unforgettable. Seeing the names of the fallen American soldiers etched on the wall made such an impact on her that she wanted to personally reach out to the American heroes who had fallen during the war. The memorial garden was built to honor veterans of the Southeast Asian war using a $250,000 donation made by the Baak family.

“It is such a privilege and honor to participate with my students and the garden director, Ann Marie, in this ongoing community service project,” said Dr. Nelson. “The significance of what the garden commemorates is as meaningful as ever. The fact that fifty students can get together on a rainy weekend is testimony to the garden’s centrality in creating communities around a common symbol. Ideally, however, sites of commemoration should not only inspire us to rally around a symbol, but also strive to transcend the symbolism of the site of remembrance and actually make a difference in the community and effect change in ourselves.”

The Vietnam War Memorial clean up event has been hosted by Clark’s German Klub four times in the past year with very successful results. Club members have consistently donated their time over the past two years, which is directly related to the proceeds that are later used to help club members fund activities that further their cultural knowledge. Students are currently working to fund a trip to the Washington, D.C. Holocaust Memorial as well as the International Spy Museum. German Klub President Jennifer Patterson said, “We expect our study tour to Washington, D.C. to give students the opportunity to delve deeper into the subjects of the Holocaust and the Cold War.” Nelson commented on the success of German Klub’s service work, saying, “Our volunteer work has enabled the German Klub to fulfill service hours that provided the club with unique opportunities for travel, not only to Germany twice, but this February the club will visit another significant site of commemoration: the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.” n

Members of the Clark College German Klub participated in a clean-up day at Portland’s Vietnam War Memorial on Jan. 27. Participation in the event supports club members’ upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the Holocaust Memorial and International Spy Museum.


Survey season has arrived at Clark College

Three surveys will be conducted in the next few months. The first survey will be conducted Feb. 20-22 among Running Start students in high school. From Feb. 25 through March 10, the Personal Assessment of the College Environment (PACE) survey will be available to all employees. Finally, the Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory will be conducted April 21 through May 2.

According to the National Initiative for Leadership and Institutional Effectiveness (NILIE) at North Carolina State University – which developed and administers the PACE employee survey – the purpose of the PACE survey is to “provide data for college personnel to make informed decisions pertaining to the improvement of services to students and to provide data for strategic planning, accreditation, reaccreditation, or community-based planning.”

Clark College conducted the PACE in 2006 and 2007; past results have served as one of our measures of the college climate. Other steps taken as a result of the PACE survey include:

• EstablishingtheLeadershipAcademyandSupervisoryBoot Camp to improve opportunities for professional development for employees;

• FormingtheCollegeClimateTaskForcetomakerecommendations relating to the college climate;

• DevelopingPlanningandAdvancementchallengegrids to communicate efforts in response to challenges identified in the surveys; and

• UseofdatatomeasureprogressinourKeyPerformance Indicators as part of the benchmarking process.

Further information regarding the PACE survey will be made available to college employees through e-mail in the weeks to come. n

February marks the beginning of the “survey season” at Clark – that time of year when employees and students are asked to complete surveys on various topics related to the college. Data collected through college-wide surveys provide important information for making decisions about every aspect of our college.


Healthy Penguin Nation Update

Penguin PointsPenguin Points cards are now available from Health Services or on the Clark College Web site at www.clark.edu/healthypenguin. As of Feb. 12, twenty-four people have submitted at least one Penguin Points card listing a variety of healthy activities. Incentives for participating in the Penguin Points program include:

• AHealthyPenguinNationpedometerforjoining.

• Areusablewaterbottleforthefirst100participantstocompletetwoPenguinPointscards, sponsored by the Clark College Bookstore.

• Afreefitnesscentermembership,validuntilgraduation,forallstudentsandemployees who complete three Penguin Points cards.

• Allparticipantsareeligibletowina$100ClarkCollegeBookstoregiftcard.EveryPenguin Points card submitted is a chance to win!

And the big prize: If 5000 people participate in the Penguin Points program by submitting one completed card, President Bob Knight will dye his hair blue at the Community Health Fair on May 14. As it stands, only 4,976 participants are needed to meet this challenge!

Students in Clark’s fitness trainer program developed the Penguin Paths – measured walking paths through the college’s main campus – as part of a class project. They are pictured here at the inaugural Penguin Path walk on Jan. 17 with Healthy Penguin Nation initiative co-chairs Mary Deal and Veronica Brock. From left: Deal, Eric McIntyre, Holly Hobson, Brock, Cyndi Hughes and Ryan Gallagher.

Just one month since its official launch during the State of the College address, members of the Clark community are taking on their own health and wellness as part of the new Healthy Penguin Nation initiative.

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Healthy Penguin Nation Update

Watch for more developments in the Healthy Penguin Nation initiative in the weeks and months to come – and keep sending in those Penguin Points cards! For more information on the Healthy Penguin Nation initiative, including links to Penguin Points cards and a Penguin Paths map, visit www.clark.edu/healthypenguin. n

Penguin Points It’s never too late to get in on the rewards of a healthy lifestyle. Here are just a few of the activities members of the Healthy Penguin Nation have been engaged in as part of the Penguin Points program:

• Wenttoamusicconcert

• Measuredmybloodpressure

• Recycledyarddebris

• Atelocal,organicfood

• Calledfamilymembers

• Rodethebus

• Walkedfurtherthanyesterday

• Attendedabookgroupmeeting

• Workedinmygarden

• Didanonlinehealthriskassessment

Oswald demonstrates his workout techniques in the Thompson Fitness Center on the Clark College main campus. Members of the Penguin Nation who submit three Penguin Points cards are eligible to receive a free fitness center membership (valid until graduation).


All items to be ordered from 2007-2008 state funds must be received, invoiced and paid by June 30, 2008. Items that have not be received, invoiced and paid by that date will be charged to the 2008-2009.

With this in mind, Purchasing Services establishes annual deadlines to assist and ensure that those areas planning ahead and wanting to use their 2007-2008 funds are able to do so. The deadlines established for this fiscal year are as follows:

March 14, 2008: Due date for submitting purchase requests that require bid, quote or other special handling (typically those requests $3,300.00 and above).

April 11, 2008: Due date for submitting routine purchase requests (typically those requests under $3,300.00).

Purchasing Services will continue to accept and process purchase requests received after these deadlines. However, be advised that the expenditure will be charged to 2008-2009 fiscal year funds if the order is not received, invoiced and paid for by June 30, 2008.

If you have questions, please contact Lisa Nelson at 992-2488.

The Red Devil of Lower Columbia College, Oswald the Penguin of Clark College, and Butch T. Cougar of Washington State University joined forces to promote College Goal Sunday at WSU Vancouver, Jan. 27. During the event, representatives from all three colleges offered students, prospective students and their families assistance in electronically filing financial aid forms. Former State Representative Val Ogden was also in attendance and encouraged students and their families to seek higher education opportunities. (Photo courtesy WSUVancouver.)

Purchasing Services reminders for fiscal year 2007-2008

Mascots encourage students to pursue financial aid during College Goal Sunday

13February 19, 2008

From the HR Department

Clark 24/7

Open Positions

Bookstore Buyer: full-time, classified position in the Clark College Bookstore. Closing date: February 25, 2008.

Early Childhood Specialist 3: part-time (75%) classified 9-month position in Child & Family Studies. Closing date: February 27, 2008.

Fiscal Technician 1: part-time (75%) classified position in the Cashier’s Office. Closing date: February 27, 2008.

Program Support Supervisor 2: full-time classified position at Town Plaza Center. Closing date: March 3, 2008.

Director of Grants Development: full-time administrative position. Closing date: February 21, 2008.

Vice President of Administrative Services: full-time administrative position. Closing date: February 28, 2008.

Director of Workforce Education & Economic Development: full-time administrative position. Closing date: March 17, 2008.

Faculty, full-time, tenure-track positions:

Closing date: February 28, 2008: Chemistry Instructor Physics Instructor

Closing Date: February 29, 2008: Technical Services & Systems Librarian Nursing Instructor – 3 positions

Closing Date: March 17, 2008 Medical Radiography Instructor/ Clinical Coordinator

Automobiles are one of the most significant sources of

air pollution in the Vancouver-Portland metropolitan

area. Reducing the number of people who drive to work

alone may be the most important and most effective

measure we can take to help preserve our environment.

There are a number of ways that Clark College

employees can participate in the commute trip reduction

program. Most options include the additional feature of

a guaranteed ride home:

• Bikeriderswillfindbicycleracksandbikeshelters

on the main campus. Bike riders may also receive a

helmet.

• Walkersareeligibleforanumbrella.

• Busridersareeligibleforsubsidizedtransitpasses

(free for one-zone travel).

• Ridersandvanpoolersarealsoeligibleforthe

guaranteed ride home.

Other services in support of the commute trip reduction

program include personal laundry pick-up and delivery

on the main campus and use of lockers on the main

campus.

Adjunct faculty and temporary employees who work

at least 40 percent time for the college are eligible to

participate in the subsidized transit pass program (up to

20 spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis).

To sign up for the Commute Trip Reduction program

feature that meets your commuting needs, call Laura

Elwood-Klein in Human Resources, 360-992-2381. n

Save on gas – take advantage of commute trip reduction program


For additional information, see the activities calendar on the Clark College Web site: www.clark.edu/news_events/college_calendar/

(Unless otherwise noted, all events take place on the Clark College main campus. If you need accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in an event, contact the Disability Support Services Office at 360-992-2314 or 360-992-2835 (TTY), or visit PUB room 014.)

Upcoming Events

President’s Open DialogueTuesday, February 19, 20082:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Penguin Student LoungePresident Bob Knight will hold a monthly open dialogue for faculty, staff, and students. All are welcome.

Smart Classroom OrientationTuesday, February 19, 20083:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Teaching and Learning Center, Cannell Library, room 212

“Passion for Africa” – central African art from the Richard and Susan Lee collectionOpening reception Tuesday, February 19, 2008Exhibit runs through Sunday, March 16, 20084:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Archer Gallery

Lecture: “Stop the Sun: The Art of Masquerade in Southern Kuba Culture”Tuesday, February 19, 20086:30 p.m.Penguin Student Lounge

Running Start registration for Spring QuarterWednesday, February 20, 2008 - Friday, February 22, 2008Gaiser Student Center

Portland State University AdvisingWednesday, February 20, 20088:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Advising Center, T-Building

Western Oregon University Information TableWednesday, February 20, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Penguin Union Building, Main Level Concourse

Time Management WorkshopWednesday, February 20, 20084:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.T Bldg, Room 301

Admissions 101Wednesday, February 20, 20086:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.PUB 258B

Student Diversity LuncheonThursday, February 21, 200811:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Penguin Student Lounge

Test Taking Tips WorkshopFriday, February 22, 200812:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.T Bldg, Room 301

Last day to drop a class for Winter Quarter – Running StartFriday, February 22, 20084:30 p.m.Gaiser Hall Student Center until 3:30; Running Start office after 3:30


Upcoming Events

Dinner Theatre Performance: “Jesus Christ Superstar”Friday, February 22, 20086:00 p.m. dinner / 7:30 p.m. performanceGaiser Student Center

Basketball vs. Green RiverSaturday, February 23, 2008Women 1:00 p.m. / Men 3:00 p.m.O’Connell Sports Complex

Dinner Theatre Performance: “Jesus Christ Superstar”Saturday, February 23, 20086:00 p.m. dinner / 7:30 p.m. performanceGaiser Student Center

Mental Health Mondays -- Eating DisordersMonday, February 25, 200812:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.Penguin Student Lounge

Evening Smart Classroom TrainingMonday, February 25, 20086:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Joan Stout Hall room 116

Admissions 101Monday, February 25, 20086:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Penguin Student Lounge

Time Management WorkshopTuesday, February 26, 200812:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.T Bldg, Room 301

ASCC Africa EventWednesday, February 27, 200811:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Gaiser Student Center

Stress Management WorkshopWednesday, February 27, 200812:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.T Bldg, Room 103

Learning Styles WorkshopWednesday, February 27, 20084:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.T Bldg, Room 103

Jazz Ensemble ConcertWednesday, February 27, 20087:30 p.m.Gaiser Hall Student CenterIn celebration of Black History Month, the Clark College Jazz Ensemble and Clark College Office of Student Life and Multicultural Student Affairs will present “An Ellington Introspective – the Music of Duke Ellington,” with guest conductor Ron Carter, Midwest Coordinator and consultant for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Competition and Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Band Director Academy.

Students in Service Recognition EventThursday, February 28, 20083:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Penguin Student Lounge

Theatre Performance: “Jesus Christ Superstar”Thursday, February 28, 20087:30 p.m.Gaiser Student Center

Theatre Performance: “Jesus Christ Superstar”Friday, February 29, 20087:30 p.m.Gaiser Student Center


Upcoming Events

Regional High School VICA/SkillsUSA Machining and Welding ContestSaturday, March 1, 20087:30 a.m. welding / 9:00 a.m. machining AA2 (welding) / AA5 (machining)On Saturday, March 1, 2008, the torch will be passed to the next generation of welders and machinists as Clark College hosts the Regional High School VICA/SkillsUSA Machining and Welding Contest. This is the 31st consecutive year that Clark has hosted the event. Everyone is invited to drop by the machining and welding complexes and view the contest. Five local high schools will be represented in the machining contest which will send approximately 15 contestants to participate. Six local high schools will be represented in the welding contest, each sending five contestants to participate. The top finishers in each competition will advance to their respective state contests.

Alumni & Friends Wine & Hors D’oeuvres Theatre ReceptionSaturday, March 1, 20086:30 p.m.Penguin Student LoungeMany of you are not only employees of the college, but also former students. That makes you a Clark alum. The Clark College Alumni Association is sponsoring a theatre reception preceding the March 1 performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” All are invited to purchase tickets to attend the reception and performance. This is a non-dinner performance; the reception will include wine hors d’oeuvres and socializing. Tickets must be purchased through the Clark College Foundation for this annual event; tickets are limited. For more information, contact Rachel Stansbury, 992-2271, or Roxane Sutherland, 992-2275. Registration form is available online at www.clarkcollegefoundation.org/31.php.

Theatre Performance: “Jesus Christ Superstar”Saturday, March 1, 20087:30 p.m.Gaiser Student Center

Read Across AmericaMonday, March 3, 2008Various local elementary schoolsClark College’s Service-Learning Program, in collaboration with local elementary schools, will organize a “Read Across America” event, a reading campaign of the National Education Association that encourages communities around the nation to organize reading events among school-age children. Volunteers are needed to read a Dr. Seuss book to an elementary school class at Washington Elementary for one-half hour. For more information or to sign up, please contact Jody Shulnak at 992-2447 or [email protected]

The Evergreen State College Information TableMonday, March 3, 20089:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Penguin Union Building, Main Level Concourse

Mental Health Monday -- Anger ManagementMonday, March 3, 200812:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Penguin Student Lounge

Erica SchwennekerEditor/Contributor

Candy BennettMelissa BolesLaura Elwood-KleinKatrina GolderLisa NelsonBarbara KerrNicolette StanfillContributors

Eva HershawJody ShulnakWSU VancouverPhotographers

James ZyonGraphic Design

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